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The simple design of the Laughing King harkens back to the corn cob pipes enjoyed in the 1890’s. With a barrel-shaped natural bowl fitted with a hardwood plug insert and a bamboo shank, the Laughing King is perfect for enjoying with your favorite tobacco. Due to the nature of the corn cobs themselves, you may notice some chipping on the top edge of your pipe. This is perfectly normal and won’t in any way affect the way your pipe smokes. The chips only add to the charm and character of your corn cob pipe. Enjoy! See the Product Description below for more details. -
The simple design of the Virginia Planter harkens back to the corn cob pipes enjoyed in the 1890’s. With an oversized natural Rob Roy bowl with a hardwood plug and a bamboo shank, the Virginia Planter is perfect for historical reenactments. Due to the nature of the corn cobs themselves, you may notice some chipping on the top edge of your pipe. This is perfectly normal and won’t in any way affect the way your pipe smokes. The chips only add to the charm and character of your corn cob pipe. Enjoy! See the Product Description below for more details. -
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447 pages, hardcover The important pipe collection of the Hungarian National Museum, which consists of more than 1300 artefacts, is rightly world-famous. Through the selected items introduced in this book the Readers can be acquainted with the cultural history of tobacco smoking, the smoking habits and equipment of different nations and continents. The elaborately carved and decorated pieces help to trace the past of Hungarian pipe making, a branch of rural craftsmanship and applied art that once had a great tradition and which has been unjustly ignored. -
61 pages, softcover 2nd edition by Mark Irwin. From 1939 to 1946, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce starred in a 14 film franchise that would define Sherlock Holmes and his biographer John Watson for generations of moviegoers. The pipes of Basil Rathbone’s Sherlock Holmes offers an informal guided tour of the pipes smoked by Rathbone, Bruce and a host of foes, packed with film stills from each of the films ensure to delight pipe men and devotees of the great detective. This new addition includes a special interview in the afterword with Kapp & Petersons pipe specialist Giacomo Penzo on re-creating Rathbone’s 4AB for the 2021 pipe of the year -
143 pages, softcover French magazine Spheres focuses on telling stories about those who find solace pursuing their passion. This issue is Spheres first international edition and focuses on pipe smoking. It explores the history of the hobby, pipe smoking in popular culture, and highlights on major figures within the craft who continue to share their love of pipes with the world. Interviews with Tom Eltang and Asami Kikuchi of the Tsuge Ikebana workshop, a profile piece on renowned briar cutter Mimmo Romeo, and an in-depth look at what makes Semois tobacco so unique. -
49 pages, softcover Of Pipes and Men by Larry Gosser and Mark Irwin overviews 25 historic pipe-smoking icons — including Jacques Cousteau, Albert Einstein, Greta Garbo, Jackie Kennedy, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien — detailing their lives and legacies in one-page summaries accompanied by individualistic illustrations. With playful prose and comic-style artwork, Of Pipes and Men tastefully and informatively combines the illustrative prowess of Larry Gosser, an illustrator whose accomplishments include work for Peterson of Dublin as well as a licensed Classic Popeye art-print series, with the literary acumen of Mark Irwin, well known pipe blogger and co-author of The Peterson Pipe: The Story of Kapp & Peterson. It's an ideal resource for every pipe smoker, elevated by quick and easy organization, brief yet detailed biographies, quick wit, and a stylish aesthetic. -
240 pages, hardcover Written by Castello's current director, Franco "Kino" Coppo, Le Pipe, Mie Figlie explores the venerated workshop's legacy. Meaning "The Pipes, My Daughters" in English, Le Pipe, Mie Figlie beautifully captures the passion and detailed craftsmanship that goes into making each Castello pipe. This bilingual, Italian/English book contains dozens of high-quality pipe photos across 38 chapters and over 200 pages of content. Featuring fascinating stories from the marque's early days and personal anecdotes from Coppo, this a must-have for Castello collectors or any pipe smoker who appreciates the rich history of Italian pipe making. -
all rods are 60mm long coloring ranges from light to dark -
A full assortment of the caps we carry Each different size has 4-5 caps 300+ pieces total Comes with divider cases Retail value is over $1,000.00 -
all rods on this page are 18mm diameter and 12" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod number if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
all rods on this page are 22mm diameter and 12" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod number if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
all rods on this page are 24mm diameter and 12" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod numbers if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
all rods on this page are 22mm diameter and 6" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod number if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
all rods on this page are 18mm diameter and 6" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod number if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
all rods on this page are 24mm diameter and 12" long rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod numbers if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
please view list at bottom of page to see size details and prices rods have the rod number written on each rod you can zoom in on the picture to see rod number if a rod number does not appear in the drop down menu, it is sold out -
please scroll through the photos to see pictures of all options each lot weighs 8 ounces sizes all vary -
these lots are better for jewelry making than they are for pipe making because there will be some voids or irregular shapes that are not conducive to pipe making please scroll through the photos to see pictures of all options each lot weighs one pound sizes all vary -
dimensions and prices are listed in a chart at the bottom of the page the chart at the bottom of the page will be easier to view on a computer as opposed to a mobile device please scroll through the photos to see pictures of all options each picture are blocks cut from the same sheet, you will receive one block per choice, you will not receive all the blocks in the picture since the blocks are sold individually sizes measured at the thickest/widest/longest measurements, many pieces taper within the dimensions -
dimensions and prices are listed in a chart at the bottom of the page the chart at the bottom of the page will be easier to view on a computer as opposed to a mobile device please scroll through the photos to see pictures of all options each picture are blocks cut from the same sheet, you will receive one block per choice, you will not receive all the blocks in the picture since the blocks are sold individually sizes measured at the thickest/widest/longest measurements, many pieces taper within the dimensions -
dimensions and prices are listed in a chart at the bottom of the page the chart at the bottom of the page will be easier to view on a computer as opposed to a mobile device please scroll through the photos to see pictures of all options each picture are blocks cut from the same sheet, you will receive one block per choice, you will not receive all the blocks in the picture since the blocks are sold individually sizes measured at the thickest/widest/longest measurements, many pieces taper within the dimensions -
Genuine block Turkish meerschaum pipe kits Mostly dried, may contain some moisture No instructions included, you will have to research methods of meerschaum pipe making, including wether to carve dry or soak wet first We do not sell the beeswax for sealing meerschaum pipes Stones are irregularly shaped and may taper thin towards the top of the bowl and/or have tapered sides or indented areas of the block Thickness (width) of kits vary and are not easily measured 11/16"-1" diameter chamber 5/32" airway Below are some basics about these kits; Push/pull tenon threaded into stem, fits into mortise sleeve that is threaded into mortise Bowl/airway intersection may not be perfect Small cracks and pits are common and can usually be carved down to get past the crack Keep in baggie to let slowly finish drying if you plan to keep it dry, we are not responsible for cracking after you receive a kit due to the fact it is in your control and your environment may change the moisture content in the kit -
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY HE SMALL BLOCKS ARE DRY SO IF ORDERING ANYTHING BIGGER, IT WILL NEED TO CURE FOR AT LEAST A FEW MONTHS. ITS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO DRY PROPERLY, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CRACKING
